Back up or restore data on your Android device — by Google Android Help

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Shows how to back up an Android phone's apps, settings, contacts, call history and messages to a Google Account and restore them on the same or a new device.

Quick steps

Open Settings > Google > All services
Select Backup and turn it on
Tap Back up now for an immediate backup

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.google.com

Source: Back up or restore data on your Android device by Google Android Help. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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